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Visiting Opéra Royal: what to know before you go

PLACE D'ARMES, 78000, Versailles, France

Opéra Royal is a opera house in Versailles, open since 1770, with room for about 712 people.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 2 dates.

2 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Versailles-Rive-Gauche (Île-de-France RER), 260 m away.

Opéra Royal

Key facts

Type of venue
Opera house
Capacity
712
Opened
1770
Address
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000, Versailles, France
Upcoming events
8

Opéra Royal, month by month

  • November 20261 date, including Il Combattimento Di Tancredi E Clorinda
  • December 20262 dates, including Zingarelli : Roméo et Juliette and Donizetti : La Fille du Régiment
  • January 20272 dates, including Ballet Preljocaj : Soulèvement and Rameau : Pygmalion / Gluck : Le Cadi Dup
  • February 20271 date, including Récital Nadine Sierra : Mozart - Donizet
  • March 20271 date, including Purcell : The Fairy Queen
  • April 20271 date, including Fabrice Luchini Lit Victor Hugo

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (4), Plays & Musicals (3) and Dance (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Versailles-Rive-Gauche (Île-de-France RER)Train260 m
    3 min walk
  • Gare de Versailles-ChantiersTrain870 m
    11 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 200 m from the venue.

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Opéra Royal: practical questions

How many people fit in Opéra Royal?

Opéra Royal has a capacity of about 712; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Opéra Royal open?

Opéra Royal opened in 1770.

What is the nearest stop to Opéra Royal?

Versailles-Rive-Gauche (Île-de-France RER) (Train), 260 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near Opéra Royal?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 200 m away.

What kind of events does Opéra Royal host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (4), Plays & Musicals (3) and Dance (1).

Which month has the most events at Opéra Royal?

December 2026, with 2 dates, including Zingarelli : Roméo et Juliette and Donizetti : La Fille du Régiment.

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